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A measles outbreak in South Carolina has resulted in over 100 cases, raising concerns in neighboring North Carolina.

Measles cases in the U.S. surged to 1,912 in 2025, a significant increase from 285 cases in 2024.

North Carolina has recorded a single case in 2025, but health officials urge vaccination as the best prevention method.

With more than 100 cases of measles associated with a South Carolina outbreak, the pressure is on in North Carolina to keep the virus away.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a total of 285 cases of measles countrywide in 2024. As of early December 2025 , there were already 1,912 cases of measles reported in the U.S. by the CDC. Of these cases, the largest share was recorded in individuals aged 5-19 years.

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